New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · 12/20/2012

“Liquid Land” film explores New Orleans’ #NOLA improvisational jazz scene, post-Katrina http://nola.tw/Iu

Louisiana Today

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1903 - Noon Johnson was born on this day. Traditional jazz tuba and bazooka player from New Orleans, Louisiana. As a youngster he played on the streets of the Storyville district for coins. He also led a 'skiffle' trio, and paraded with the 'Young Tuxedo Brass Band'. Noon died in New Orleans on September 18, 1969.